Akari Care Limited
St Marks Court
Care home in Gateshead
Operated by Akari Care
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
St Marks Court is a care home run by Akari Care Limited and is located in Gateshead, North East England. The home is registered for 60 beds and provides residential care to older adults. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive, though the Well-led key question was rated Requires Improvement in the 2022 inspection.
The home supports residents through daily personal and health-related care within a residential setting designed to meet the needs of those seeking later-life accommodation and support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 October 2022 · Last inspected 26 September 2022
Inspectors found that the home had made improvements since its previous inspection and is now rated good overall. People and relatives described staff as kind, caring and supportive, and the atmosphere was described as cheerful and welcoming. Some areas of the building were less well kept, and staffing levels were noted as something to keep under review.
- Management and quality checks have improved, and the earlier breach relating to governance was no longer found.
- Care records give staff clear, detailed guidance on meeting people's needs safely.
- Risks are assessed and managed, staff recruitment was carried out safely, and an infection control system is in place.
- Medicines are managed safely, and staff work well with other professionals to meet people's needs.
- Not all areas of the home were clean or well maintained, and some showed signs of wear and tear. Continuing the refurbishment programme in a timely way is recommended.
- Staffing levels and how staff are deployed should be kept under review so that people receive timely, person-centred care.
- Menus and other governance arrangements, including acting on people's feedback, should continue to improve.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
361 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Gateshead council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £846 |
| 2025 | £888 |
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Local health safety net
St Marks Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is BEWICK ROAD SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gateshead
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Gateshead Older People's Assembly
Gateshead Older People's Assembly offers opportunities for over 50s to maintain their health and independence through socialising, exercising, and learning. We support activities in community…
Gateshead Carers Association
We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and…
Age UK Gateshead Limited
Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is…
The North Tyneside Carers Centre
The organisation aims to improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside by supporting them through a high quality service, shaped by carers' needs and is accessible to all carers.…
Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
Age Concern South Tyneside
Age Concern South Tyneside has the general aim to promote the well-being of all older people in South Tyneside, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment,dignity and choice, working with…
Part of Akari Care
St Marks Court is one of 32 homes run by Akari Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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